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Students of the P2T HOSA Chapter who competed in the HOSA State Leadership Conference included, Row 1, from left, Alejandra Figueroa, Evelyn Venegas, Gabby Dominguez, Jocelin Reyes, Amber Kreikemeier, Jayden Ehrisman, Natalie Pieper, Kara Cerveny, Angel Logemann, Kailey Raasch; Row 2, from left, Ivan Hickey, Lillie Timm; Row 3, HOSA Advisor Daniel Bridges, Ella Bridges, Kasandra Flores, Ziomara Ruiz, Nessa Krupka, Kylie Sturek, Kiearra Harper, Victoria Williams, Alix Nolting, Carmine Carson, Cibely Urquidez, HOSA Advisor Dale Mundil; Row 4, Jacie Siecke, Hannah Hinrichsen, Olivia Gross, Landon Dobbins, Sadie Nelson, Kennedi Cooper, Cindy Garcia, Tristen Parker, Michael Cohee, Joe Schwer and Carsten Knobbe.
P2T Students sweep medals at HOSA State Leadership Conference
Students that attend Pathways 2 Tomorrow Health (P2T) Science Pathway at Northeast Community College’s Donald E. Nielsen Career and Technical Training Facility in West Point competed in the … more
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It’s always nice to have an extra set of hands when smoking 36 racks of ribs. Tom Carmichael was happy to lend a hand or two in helping Greg Mockenhaupt prepare for the Oakland Golf Club’s annual Ribfest.
Ribfest doesn’t disappoint with 250 in attendance
A smokin’ good time was had by the nearly 250 individuals who came to support the Annual Ribfest Fundraiser at the Oakland Golf Club. 130 racks of ribs were smoked by competing volunteer … more
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Junior Kennedy Benne helped lead the Briar Cliff Chargers to their first Great Plains Athletic Conference title. Kennedy is the daughter of Dale and Stephanie Benne and a 2020 graduate of Oakland-Craig.
Benne continues to heat up the court at Briar Cliff
Freshman Year, 2020-21: Kennedy appeared in 26 games for the Cliff scoring 268 points. She grabbed 103 rebounds and dished out 63 assists. Her 97 steals rank third in a single season in program … more
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So many people showed their support of the Lyons Fire and Rescue by standing in line to enjoy the fish fry.
Shutting down the fryers for the year
Over the Lenten season, the Lyons Fire and Rescue Department has been flinging fried fish to the public. People from all over gathered in the bay of the Lyons Fire Hall three separate Friday … more
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Jim Spath of North Bend enjoys a Nebraska Football Game with his grandsons Carsyn and Trent Miller, sons of Stuart and Leah Miller of Lyons.
Not all missionaries leave home
In 2017, Jim Spath of the North Bend was intrigued by a message given concerning the work of missionaries. He left that meeting thinking about his own family and friends realizing that a mission … more
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Enjoying the evening together at the OWC Salad Supper are Shea Crimmins and her mother, Jessica.
Ladies dress their best for the OWC Salad Supper
Community support through the Oakland Women’s Club continues as over 200 ladies gathered for the annual Salad Supper fundraiser on Friday night at the Oakland Auditorium. Past accomplishments … more
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A filled fire hall means filled tummies at the Lyons Fire & Rescue Fish Fry.
Fantastic Fish Fry for Lyons Fire & Rescue
Lyons Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department had its first fish fry on February 24th. According to Lyons Fire and Rescue Secretary Shannon Burgett, the fish fry was a huge success.  “ … more
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It is important to remember the fallen in emergency service. This memorial represented the military, police, fire, and EMS.
A long weekend of learning for some Burt County EMS
It comes as no surprise that being an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), like all medical professionals, comes with the regulation of continuing education of their practice. EMT’s all … more
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Young Lorilei Wickstrom
Celebrate Lorelei’s 95th Birthday
The family of Lorelei Hultquist Moseman Wickstrom invites you to an Open House on Sunday, March 12, 2023 to celebrate Lorelei’s 95th birthday. Please join her and her family at the Oakland … more
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Flying Needles 4H group leader Kim Jackson proudly shows a tray of the many cookies that Jersey Nathan and Emily Loftis helped bake.
Flying Needles 4-H group brings the sweets
One of the oldest, if not the first 4-H clubs in Nebraska was founded in 1944 during the second World War, and has been going strong ever since with 25-30 members. “ When the club was … more
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Assitant coaches Preston Carbaugh, Chris Johnson, and Joe Anderson celebrate Oakland-Craig's big win over Ponca in the State Basketball Tournament with head coach Scott Guzinski.
Record-setting season enjoyed by many in Lincoln
Hundreds made the trips to Lincoln last week as the Oakland-Craig Girls Basketball Team took a run at the state title in Class C2. This year’s venue was a little different as the tournament … more
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Residents of Lyons gathered at the Lyons Community Center to hear ideas, results, and options in ways to help city growth.
Town hall meeting focus of growth and funding
After a free meal of chili and cinnamon rolls was provided by members of the Lyons Property Development Committee. One February 15th residents of Lyons gathered to hear a presentation of the results … more
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11 Years as an EMT and 4 years as a CPR instructor has given Jamie Johnson a passion for sharing the lifesaving technique of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Increasing positive outcomes through CPR
As Damar Hamlin laid lifeless on the turf, many wondered how the 24-year-old safety for the National Football League’s Buffalo Bills could simply collapse after a relatively light collision … more
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Now in her 11th year, Oakland-Craig first grade teacher Mrs. Kristin Johnson took a break from teaching earlier in her career to raise a family. She returned after a 10-year hiatus. Mrs. Johnson is pictured with some of her students – (from left) Sawyer Petersen, Tobias Sperling and Garrison Gramke.
Teacher shortage prompt creative proposals
With a focus on recruitment and retention of educators across the state, the Nebraska Legislature are discussing three prominent bills designed to help with the teacher shortage felt across the … more
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The freshman from all three Burt County High Schools gathered to learn what it will take to achieve their career goals after high school.
Connecting the Dots, the game of life after school
Since 2017 the Connecting the Dots event has given freshmen from across Burt C ounty a taste of what it may be like going from high school to the adult world. The Burt County Extension & 4-H … more
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Preston Rost was among the junior members competing at the Livestock Judging Contest.
Learning more than expected at Livestock Judging Contest
Oakland-Craig Ag students joined 15 other schools from around the area in the Annual District 3 Livestock Judging Contest at the Northeast Community College’s Chuck M. Pohlman Agriculture … more
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(left to right) Hanna Clark and Grayson Rief are about to see what 100 gumballs look like on their 100th day of school.
100 days in the classroom
It is a tradition in many elementary schools that goes back many decades. Celebrating the 100th day in school seems to have turned into a yearly milestone of sorts. InEmma Kwikkel’s … more
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As the sun rises over the Stromquist place, the beauty left behind by freezing fog accentuates the landscape.
Picturesque Winter Wonderland descends on Northeast Nebraska
Many folks took to social media to post their photos of a common occurrence with mesmerizing beauty.  When temperatures are conducive, freezing fog can produce what is called Rime Ice and the … more
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The Oakland-Craig Knights have another tool in their cheer-box with the addition of the O-C Knight Mascot. The suit was purchased thanks to a grant from the Friends of Oakland Foundation.
Letting players play, coaches coach and spectators spectate
Imagine working in an environment where you are almost guaranteed to upset someone every time you go to work.  Officials for high school sports face that reality every time the step on the … more
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Together for 75 years, and a goal for more. (Left) Dorothy and (right) Duane Slaughter.
75 years of marriage with the goal of 80
On February 8th Duane and Dor othy Slaughter will celebrate 75 years of wedded bliss. That makes the 94 year old couple the longest married living couple in Lyons, and they are proud of that. … more
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Burt County Sheriffs Deputy Tristen Kautman (on the left) is proud of what his new partner Sheisty (on the right) has been able to accomplish so far. They are looking forward to helping with the drug problem in Burt County.
A four legged Deputy is on the Burt County Sheriff's Department
The Burt County Sheriff’s Department has brought on board a new officer. He weighs about 55 pounds and is Belgian, and Deputy Tristen Kautman is his partner. Sheisty was all certified and … more
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Kaydon Graham, Tori Loomis, Xavier Mettler utilize a computer to program their robotics project in the Oakland-Craig after school program.
Bright Knights get hands on with Robotics
Funded by a 21 st Century Learning Centers grant, the Bright Knights after school program at Oakland-Craig is taking advantage of extended learning in non-traditional settings.  With an initial … more
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Daven Whitley signing his scholarship/intent to wrestle at Briar Cliff University next year.
LDNE senior wrestler pins downhis future
There is no denying that sports are an important part of school to many students. For the student athletes, it teaches teamwork, discipline, and responsibility. For Lyons-Decatur … more
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Where’s the beef? Well, here it is! Michael Boell shows off one of the coolers at Oakland Meat Processing’s new facility. It is quite a step up from the Oakland Locker which was built for handling 700 lbs sides of beef. Now they can work with 1,100 pounds plus.
Answering the call, Oakland Meat Processing steps up its game
Busting at the seams, employees at the Oakland Locker found themselves working most every waking hour as COVID 19 shot down production at the larger facilities across the country in 2020.  The … more
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This little guy is Eddie. He was picked up in Lyons after being heard crying from a block away. Only weighing 12 ounces and sick, he wouldn’t have made it. It’s the help and support of the Working Cat Project that is making it possible to save these babies and prevent more from being born.
Finding a caring solution for a furry nuisance
Stray cats have been a problem for towns across America for a long time. While there are some positives to strays such as pest control. It doesn’t take long for the cats themselves to become … more
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